Where does “Helena” come from?

Helena comes from Latin Helena, derived from Ancient Greek Ἑλένη, a name of uncertain origin whose meaning remains unknown despite its ancient attestation.

Ancestry of “Helena”, step by step

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Latin	Helena	—
2	Ancient Greek	ἑλένη	torch, firebrand; corposant, St. Elmo's fire;...
3	Proto-Indo-European	swel-	to smolder; burn; scorch; beam, board, frame,...

Words derived from “Helena”

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เฮเลนา
Helena

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